Charles Blunsom
Military Records
Proceedings for ... recording the Services, Conduct, Character, and
cause of Discharge, 1869
- Page 1
- Page 2, detailed statement of services
- Page 3, medical report
- Page 4, final description
Charles Blunsom was
born at Rushton in Northamptonshire on 20th February 1820 and was baptised on
20th August the following year at the Independent church in neighbouring
Rothwell. He was the son of
James and Sarah Blunsom,
one of at least seven children.
In 1841 Charles was living in
Desborough with his older brother Henry, both working as bakers. Henry
continued as a baker at Desborough whilst Charles enlisted in the Royal Artillery as a
gunner. His 27 years service included more than 6 years in
Barbados.
After he left the army he
lived in Cornwall, boarding with an ex-marine George Hooney, or Honey.
He died in 1888.